Chelsea face Tottenham Hotspur in a high-profile pre-season London Derby Club Friendly on Saturday, 1 August 2026, with kick-off at 10:45. London derbies carry enormous pride even in pre-season. Furthermore, both clubs have had contrasting recent seasons and will want to make an early statement ahead of the new Premier League campaign.
Chelsea vs Tottenham Prediction
Our prediction is a Chelsea win. Chelsea have been building steadily and carry more cohesion and quality throughout their squad heading into this new season. However, Spurs will be highly motivated to beat their London rivals even in a friendly.
| Market | Prediction |
|---|---|
| Match Result | Chelsea Win |
| Correct Score | 2-1 |
| Both Teams to Score | Yes |
| Total Goals | Over 2.5 |
| Best Bet | Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals |
Match Overview
- Competition: Club Friendly (Pre-Season 2026-27)
- Date: Saturday, 1 August 2026
- Kick-off: 10:45
Head to Head
- Chelsea and Tottenham have one of English football’s most intense and competitive local rivalries
- Chelsea have generally held the edge in Premier League meetings in recent seasons
- London derbies tend to produce open, high-scoring, and competitive games regardless of the occasion
- Both teams have scored in the majority of their recent head-to-head encounters
- The last five competitive meetings have produced an average of over 2.5 goals per game
Chelsea Preview
Chelsea have invested heavily in squad depth and enter this pre-season with genuine optimism. Cole Palmer has been exceptional and remains the creative heartbeat of the side. Furthermore, their attacking depth gives them options that few Premier League sides can match. As a result, Chelsea should have enough quality to edge this London derby even with rotation.
Tottenham Preview
Tottenham come into this fixture looking to rebuild after a difficult recent period. However, London derbies always ignite a special motivation in Spurs players. Moreover, Son Heung-min as captain provides leadership and match-winning quality that makes Spurs dangerous in any game. Therefore, Chelsea cannot afford to be complacent in this fixture.
Lineups
- Chelsea (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Fernandez; Sancho, Palmer, Sterling; Jackson
- Tottenham (4-3-3): Vicario; Pedro Porro, Romero, Van de Ven, Udogie; Bissouma, Sarr, Maddison; Johnson, Solanke, Son
Betting Tips
The best bet is Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 Goals. London derbies always produce goals and this pre-season fixture will be no different. Furthermore, both squads have high-quality attackers who will be keen to impress ahead of the new season. As a result, a game with three or more goals and both sides scoring is the most reliable outcome to back here.
Kick-off: 10:45 | Competition: Club Friendly Pre-Season 2026-27
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